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On the recordJune 8, 2009
The shortage of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers is one of the most serious workforce challenges our country faces.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Murray emphasizes the critical shortage of healthcare providers in the U.S.

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